used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am a case in point.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am a case in point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
buildernounUS /ˈbɪldər/
a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
an occurrence of something
From this reading I am a case in point.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
a person who is in charge
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
conenounUS /koʊn/
any cone-shaped artifact
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
DisguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
down-covered
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From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
Malcolm
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From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
not any; not one
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
on one occasion
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I am a case in point.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading In actual practise it is rarely possible.
re-marked
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From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
SagenounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
strokedverbUS /stroʊkt/
past form of “stroke” — touch lightly and repeatedly, as with brushing motions
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
strongly-marked
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From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He maintained that a disguise can always be identified, although not necessarily penetrated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I "Disguise," Malcolm Sage had once re-marked, "is the chief characteristic of the detective of fiction.
the upper part of anything
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No one but a builder, or an engineer, could disguise the shape of a head like mine;" as he spoke he had stroked the top of his head, which rose above his strongly-marked brows like a down-covered cone.
